All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 55
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Analysis & InsightGreggs achieves highest share of food to go
The retailer has overtaken McDonald’s to become the dominant player in the food to go sector, increasing its share of occasions in the 12 weeks to 28 November 2021, according to Lumina Intelligence.
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Analysis & InsightOperators count cancellation costs
The industry has been hit by a surge in cancellations as Omicron spreads, however some report these spots are being filled by other “more intrepid” customers
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Punch to explore M&A under new backer
CEO Clive Chesser told MCA the increased firepower under Fortress would allow Punch to explore further acquisition opportunities. Meanwhile one analyst suggested the regionally-alligned but under-performing Marston’s could be a key target
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Analysis & InsightPunch deal: Pub package values up 36%
Geoffrey Collyer of Lavender Bank Partners crunches the numbers on the Punch/Fortress deal, and finds private equity players are taking a long-term view on “pure property” leased & tenanted estates
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Analysis & Insight‘Wall of capital’ expected to target pubs next year
Global real estate advisor CBRE has predicted “record M&A activity” across the leisure and pub sectors in 2022.
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Analysis & InsightFlaws on the doors: Inside the UK’s late-night security crisis
Costs for manning the doors of the UK’s late night venues have gone up significantly. But that’s not the only problem
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Analysis & Insight66% optimistic before Plan B
In a survey conducted before the new restrictions, two in three hospitality leaders were optimistic about the next 12 months for their business
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Analysis & InsightTube passengers down
The number of passengers on the London Underground yesterday morning was down 18% on last week as the new work from home rule had an immediate impact
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Analysis & InsightPlan B: ‘Restrictions put industry in a precarious position’
The reintroduction of the work from home rule will have a significant impact on pubs, restaurants and food to go outlets based in the capital or city centres, sector leaders have told MCA
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Analysis & InsightPlan B: ‘You do have to question the timing’
Hospitality was largely spared direct restrictions with the implementation of plan B – but it will suffer the consequences of a return to working from home, and damaged consumer confidence
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Analysis & InsightOmicron takes bite out recruitment
Job adverts for hospitality have fallen 25% in a week, as pub and restaurants scrap hiring plans, figures from job portal Adzuna suggest
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Analysis & InsightPizza Hut is most visited brand
The brand together took an 11% share of all eating out occasions, during the 12-week period ending 3 October, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.
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Analysis & InsightStaff and supply chain issues mount
One in five restaurants has been forced to close their doors during business hours over the past three months because of supply chain issues, according to a survey by Deliveroo
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Analysis & InsightOmicron concern causes footfall decline
Footfall in large cities outside of London fell by 3.8% last week compared with the week before, according data from Springboard
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants see November boost
Consumer spending grew 16% in November compared to the same period in 2019, with Christmas shopping giving a boost to retail, hospitality and leisure
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Analysis & InsightFuller’s has good opportunity for M&A
Fuller Smith & Turner could dispose of its tenanted inns division and use the funds to acquire City Pub Group, a note from Panmure Gordon has suggested
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Analysis & Insight'Mild’ declaration could stem booking wobbles
It is hoped the World Health Organisation announcement that cases of the new Covid variant Omicron appear to give mild symptoms will help reduce the number of cancelled bookings.
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Analysis & InsightGlimmer of hope for sector in the face of Omicron
Operators told MCA of a mixed picture going into the festive season - though some reported a spike in bookings as their customers seek to make the most of Christmas parties
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Analysis & InsightThe Ivy tipped for fastest turnover recovery
Lumina Intelligence projects branded restaurant will recover to their 2019 turnovers at a rate of 75.5%
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Analysis & InsightSignalling interest - could a sale of Punch be on the cards?
Could a sale of Punch be on the cards? With Fortress Investment Group reported to be in the running, MCA takes a look at what the deal could mean for Punch and the wider pub market